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xterm vs mlterm: catalog facts
xterm	mlterm
Free Free to download as source or from distribution packages.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Very thorough DEC VT and Tektronix emulation Maintained continuously for decades	Good handling of complex scripts and bidirectional text Supports image display protocols
Configured through X resources, which is dated and awkward No tabs or split panes	Configuration is less approachable than mainstream terminals Smaller user community
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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